I want to transfer real estate but I don’t want the property taxes to go up. Can an attorney help with this?

Typically, yes. The rules can be complex, but we start by asking you for your most recent property tax bills. We also want to know your relationship (if any) with the person who will be receiving the real estate. In Michigan, this issue is commonly known as “uncapping” property tax value. Often this can be avoided if you qualify for a transfer exemption and the real estate transfer is structured correctly.